How To Fix SRT_SEQUENCING004 - & entries from SRT_SEQ_RETRY table are moved to SRT_SEQ_HDR_STAT table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_SEQUENCING - Soap Sequences

• Message number: 004

• Message text: & entries from SRT_SEQ_RETRY table are moved to SRT_SEQ_HDR_STAT table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_SEQUENCING004 - & entries from SRT_SEQ_RETRY table are moved to SRT_SEQ_HDR_STAT table ?

  The SAP error message SRT_SEQUENCING004 typically indicates an issue related to the sequencing of messages in the SAP Process Integration (PI) or Process Orchestration (PO) environment. This error occurs when there is a problem with the message sequencing, which can lead to messages being processed out of order or not being processed at all.
  Cause:
  
  Message Sequencing Issues: The error usually arises when messages that are expected to be processed in a specific order are not being processed correctly. This can happen due to network issues, system performance problems, or configuration errors.
  Timeouts: If a message takes too long to process, it may be marked as failed and moved to a retry state.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the message processing configuration can lead to sequencing issues.
  Database Locking: If there are locks on the database tables that manage message sequencing, it can cause delays or failures in processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Message Logs: Review the message logs in the SAP PI/PO system to identify any specific errors or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for message sequencing is set up correctly. This includes checking the settings for the sender and receiver agreements, as well as the message mapping.
  Monitor System Performance: Check the performance of the SAP system to ensure that it is not overloaded. High CPU or memory usage can lead to processing delays.
  Database Maintenance: Perform database maintenance to ensure that there are no locks or performance issues affecting the SRT_SEQ_RETRY and SRT_SEQ_HDR_STAT tables.
  Retry Mechanism: Investigate the entries in the SRT_SEQ_RETRY table. If messages are being retried, check the reasons for the retries and address any underlying issues.
  Manual Intervention: If necessary, you may need to manually intervene to reprocess messages that have been moved to the SRT_SEQ_HDR_STAT table. This may involve re-sequencing or re-sending messages.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SRT_SEQ_RETRY Table: This table holds entries for messages that have failed processing and are set to be retried. It is important to monitor this table to understand the volume and nature of the failures.
  SRT_SEQ_HDR_STAT Table: This table contains the status of messages that have been processed, including those that have been moved from the retry state. Analyzing this table can help identify patterns in message processing failures.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to message sequencing and provide patches or updates.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SXMB_MONI (for monitoring messages) and SRT_MONI (for monitoring service-oriented architecture messages) to get insights into message processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issues related to the SRT_SEQUENCING004 error and the movement of entries between the SRT_SEQ_RETRY and SRT_SEQ_HDR_STAT tables.